Electrician A - Mine

Carmeuse; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmeuse North America is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for underground mine operations in Kentucky. The role involves installing, modifying, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems with limited supervision while ensuring compliance with NEC and MSHA standards.

You will inspect equipment, analyze faults, and document maintenance activities across multiple systems. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of electrical maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum 4 years and 8000 hours of on-the-job electrical maintenance training.
• Competency in preventative, predictive, basic care practices, and computerized maintenance systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical malfunctions and equipment with test instruments.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems including motors, controls, scales and locomotives.
• Test and monitor systems to locate breakdown causes and correct problems.
• Ensure proper function of electrical safety devices.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair new equipment and systems.
• Follow NEC requirements and assist in writing repair specifications.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Leadership

English proficiency

Test instruments

Education

High school diploma

4 years electrical maintenance training

Six Sigma training

MSHA familiarity

Computer basics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities include, working on assigned projects with limited or no supervision while performing installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems ensuring the work is performed in accordance with all relevant codes and safety standards in an underground mine.

Job Description

Responsibilities include, working on assigned projects with limited or no supervision while performing installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems ensuring the work is performed in accordance with all relevant codes and safety standards in an underground mine.

(main areas of responsibilities of the position)

• Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical malfunctions and equipment using various test instruments; maintain and repair electrical systems; test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency; fabricate electrical parts; participates in the maintenance and operation of electrical tools and equipment used by the operation
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical systems including electric motors, electric controls, scales, and other electric equipment (locomotives, plant radios, and electric tools)
• Test & monitor electrical systems, equipment, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Ensures the proper function of electrical safety devices
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs new equipment and systems
• Monitors work done for adherence to the NEC requirements
• Assists in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction
• Maintains appropriate service and repair records, (records necessary for MSHA)
• Analyze and responds safely and appropriately to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
• Follows blue prints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to conform to the building and safety codes
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Basic Requirements (Education, Level Of Experience, Language)

• High School Graduate or GED equivalency
• Minimum 4 years’ and 8000 hours of on the job electrical maintenance training
• Demonstrated competency in preventative, predictive, basic care practices, and computerized electrical maintenance management systems; strong leadership and Total Productive Maintenance experience; Six Sigma training is a plus
• Basic Computer Logic and Programming
• Inspection and identification and knowledge of all electrical distribution systems (12 to 5K volts)
• Prior experience demonstrating effective leadership skills
• Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Knowledge

• Knowledge of electricity and how it works
• Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment
• The ability to advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Knowledge of the mining process and equipment associated with such (conveyors, crushing and screening equipment, mobile equipment, etc.)
• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade
• Knowledge of State and Federal Codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Knowledge of providing estimates for: time, cost and materials for electrical projects

Skills

• Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all parties
• Excellent math skills required
• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships
• Demonstrates good computer skills i.e. word, basic excel, maintenance programs and SAP an asset
• Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards

About Us

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

About The Team

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.